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10 Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend

By Urban List Writers

20th May 2025

Once again another weekend rolls around, and with that comes an abundance of activities to keep you entertained with all that Melbourne has to offer! Whether that be making your way around Northcote on a wine-led adventure, or heading into the CBD to get your hands on meat, meat and, you guessed it, more meat.

Red Light, Green Light: Squid Games Is Coming To Fed Square

Federation Square, Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 May

Squid Games Season 3 is almost here.Image: Netflix | Supplied

Calling all Squid Game fans—Netflix is bringing the high-stakes drama of the hit series to life with a thrilling activation in Federation Square this 24 and 25 May as part of the Korean Families Festival. And with Season 3 dropping on 27 June, this is the perfect way to get hyped for the next instalment.

Dare to take on the infamous Red Light, Green Light game, complete with a fully operational, towering Young-Hee doll watching your every move. Snap selfies in front of iconic set pieces like The Labyrinth Stairs, the VIP room, and those eerie pink-bowed coffins—because if you don’t Instagram it, did it even happen?

Of course, no Squid Game experience would be complete without the menacing presence of the Pink Guards (eep), who’ll be keeping a close eye on all the action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a viral-worthy moment, this free activation is one of the most unique things to do in Melbourne this weekend. Just remember—play fair, or face the consequences.

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Celebrate Korean Culture at Fed Square’s Korea Festival

Fed Square, Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 May

 
 
 
 
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And while you're at Fed Square, why not take in the rest of the Korea Festival? The weekend is going to be packed with live performances, mouth-watering food (we're hoping for more tteok-bokki thank you can poke a stick at), hands on cultural experiences and more.

Whether you're K-pop and K-culture obsessed, you're just after a solid feed or a day out, this is a must this weekend. So what's on? There's going to be both K-pop and traditional performances, from high energy dance covers to mesmerising traditional music and dance, the main stage is going to be buzzing. Food-wise there's going to be stacks of market stalls with K-fried chicken, sizzling BBQ, the afforementioned tteok-bokki, bingsu and more from Melbourne's top vendors.

You can also try your hand at Korean caligraphy, craft your own paper art or try out your best K-pop dance moves. 

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Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Melbourne In 2025

Our editor reckons these 20 spots from casual to fine dining are the best restaurants in Melbourne as of May, 2025. How many have you been to?

Bars & Pubs

The Best Pubs In Melbourne For 2025

A good pub does exactly what it promises on the tin: a spot to catch up with mates, knock back a few pints and naturally, tuck into a parma.

Leading image credit: Visit Victoria | Supplied

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